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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.51, 1,366.64 and 641.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.51, 1,366.64 and 641.55 is: 885.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.51 : 1,366.64 = 641.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.51/1,366.64 = 641.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.51x = 1,366.64 × 641.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.51x = 876,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,764.68/990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.16

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